Travel bans on Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa lifted
The Supreme Court today informed the Controller of Immigration and Immigration that the travel ban imposed on former Prime Minister […]
Sri Lanka says latest bailout funds can be used for fiscal support
Sri Lanka’s bailout by the International Monetary Fund will help the bankrupt nation lower its borrowing costs, thanks in part […]
11 killed as strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, Afghanistan
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled much of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday, sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and offices […]
Lohan Ratwatte prison incidents: Prisons Ministry releases Judge’s probe report
Complying with the order of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission, the Justice, Prisons Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms Ministry has […]
US $ 2.9 bn IMF EFF approved: IMF to diagnose SL’s ‘corruption, governance vulnerabilities’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which approved a 48-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of $ 2.9 […]
Sajith slams TTB dissolution as ‘ultra vires’
Speaking in Parliament yesterday (21) on a letter issued by the Presidential Secretariat dissolving the Teacher Transfer Board (TTB), Opposition […]
Tear gas purchase controversy: IGP recommends direct contracts over competitive bidding
As a measure for the Government to not face public criticism over tear gas purchases, the Inspector General of Police […]
P’ment votes against English only at Law College
The proposal that all courses and exams conducted at the Sri Lanka Law College should be held in the English […]
Sri Lankans happier in 2023 compared to 2022 – report
Sri Lanka has moved up 15 places on the World Happiness Report, having ranked 112th in the annual survey of […]
SJB also files contempt petition against Finance Secretary
The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ranith Madduma Bandara has filed a petition before the Supreme […]